Some seniors are digging through their closets for old elementary school backpacks…and that is perfectly on trend.

According to different seniors’ backpacks they carried in elementary school is a fun way of reminiscing about the “good old days.” Senior Malakia Mulenda” said, “Hello Kitty reminds me of my Childhood and is a way to keep those memories alive”.

Embracing their childhood one more time before transitioning into adulthood and the responsibilities that come with it seems to be the new trend in the past couple of years, Mariah Rubio (12th) said, “Dora was my favorite cartoon growing up”.

Some seniors choose these backpacks based off of their favorite movie or childhood princess said Jazzleane Hernandez (12th) “”My backpack has my favorite Funny artist. “ 

A senior backpack is also a fun way to connect with other peers and a community just like yourself. Jazzlene added, “I decided to match with a friend because she thought princesses were cute and it was a way to make this year a little more memorable, “.

Thanks to TikTok and Instagram the trend has taken off since 2020 all over the country.

Students plan their choice of backpack the year ahead, sometimes coordinating or on the other hand some might not have it ready at all, said senior Natalia Chavez, “The backpack I bought didn’t come on time, so I thought why not use my younger cousins “ said Chavez.

Ultimately, the senior cartoon backpack trend is a fun and meaningful way to start off the year. Students mark a significant milestone in their lives while embracing a little of their childhood nostalgia before moving on to the new chapter ahead of them